What a glorious week in the forest we have had. Our site in the Arboretum is covered in bluebells with some already out in bloom and some we are eagerly waiting to pop open with colour.
Wimbledon Village -Cold, Rain, Hail and Sunshine!
This week the weather has thrown all the seasons at us! Cold, wet, hail and sun! Not to worry, this weather has been great for us to carry on with our growing projects!
On one of our outings we walked to the village to purchase some potatoes to plant. On the way there we took some time to enjoy a lovely snack on the bench whilst watching all the wildlife on the pond. We then took it in turns to feed the ducks, swans and geese whilst discussing the differences between them all.
Wimbledon - Exciting News From the Pond!
Twickenham - Wind, Rain, Sun and Lots of Blossom!
Many of our trees in the forest are in bloom at the moment, our plum, apple and cherry trees are so pretty covered in white and pale pink blossoms. As the wind and the parakeets knock the blossoms from the branches, our intrepid artists are gathering the flowers and sticking them down on paper to create pictures and cards for friends and family members.
Morden - ⭐️ Understanding the World!
Understanding the World, with an emphasis on exploring and responding to natural phenomena. It’s been the perfect opportunity to dive right into planting! Over the past few weeks, our little adventurers have loved this activity and were thrilled to get involved again. Our little ones carefully planted peas, beans, nasturtiums and pansies, brightening up our veggie garden in the process. 🐞
Putney Heath - Tales from Acorn Wood, Hide and Seek and Rabbit’s Nap!
Storytime was a cosy and engaging part of the day. Our Tales from Acorn Wood books, including Hide and Seek and Rabbit’s Nap, were favourites. Our Little Forest Folk-ers loved lifting the flaps, exploring the stories and taking turns reading together. One child took on the role of “book protector,” keeping a close eye on their favourite stories, which added a playful sense of responsibility to the session
Morden - ⭐️ Understanding The World!
This week at Little Forest Folk Morden, we started our next focus: Understanding the World, with an emphasis on exploring and responding to natural phenomena. It’s been the perfect opportunity to dive right into planting! Over the past few weeks, our little adventurers have loved this activity and were thrilled to get involved again. Our little ones carefully planted peas, beans, nasturtiums and pansies, brightening up our veggie garden in the process. 🐞
Fulham - 💛 Spring has Sprung!
Chiswick - A Wild Week in the Forest!
Chiswick - A Wonderful Week of Sunshine and Crafting
e began the week by making the most of the lovely sunny weather with a trip to the playground. The children were full of energy as they explored climbing frames and practised their balancing skills. There was lots of imaginative play too - especially in the sandpit and on the pirate ship, where stories and adventures came to life through teamwork and creativity.
Fulham - 💛 A Magical Week of Sunshine, Honeybees and Fairies
What a magical week full of sunshine! With temperatures higher than usual, longer days and bright mornings, we have been buzzing around the colourful and vibrant Fulham Palace Gardens. With the spring equinox around the corner, it seems that spring fairies may be hiding behind blossom trees! From lovely ladybirds visiting us daily on camp, busy honeybees and baby caterpillars hanging from the trees on their silk threads, we are embarking on a new season of adventure in the forest! 🐛🐞🐝🌸🌼🧚🌈
Morden - ⭐️ More Spring Preparation & Maths in the Forest
Putney Heath - Outdoor Adventures, Exploring, Learning & Having Fun!
Twickenham - A Glorious Week!
Wimbledon - A Hive of Activity!
Wimbledon Village - Swapping Wooly Hats and Gloves for Sunhats
Winkworth - The Gruffalo,Hungry Caterpillar and Three Little Pigs
Chiswick - Ducks, Geese and Swans at the Wildlife Pond!
Winkworth - Continuing Our Planting and Gardening Project!
Our Little Forest Folk-ers have helped us do some weeding and tidying up of our cottage garden and done lots of planting. This encourages environmental awareness and stewardship and helps them develop a meaningful connection to the natural world and take pride in the environment and little community we have here at Little Forest Folk Winkworth.
Twickenham - A Gruffalo Obstacle Course Through the Woods!
This week we have had loads of fun with literature. The Gruffalo activities throughout the forest to support the book included an obstacle course through the woods avoiding the snake, owl fox and Gruffalo. We also had a sensory play area called ‘roasted fox’ which consisted of rice and red paint which we stirred, shovelled and scooped whilst re-telling the story.